Pneumothorax, also known as collapsed lung, occurs when air leaks into the cavity surrounding your lungs. This air pressure can cause your lung to partially or completely collapse.
Symptoms of pneumothorax include: ➡️
-🔹Sharp chest pain that usually starts suddenly on the side where the lung has collapsed.
– mild Shortness of breath, which can range from mild to severe. Dec.
-🔹 Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
-🔹 Fast heart rate (tachycardia)
-🔹 Cough that may be dry or produce bloody sputum
-🔹 Bluish discoloration of the skin or lips (cyanosis), indicates low oxygen levels
-🔹 Fatigue
